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Concrete Floor Sawing

At National Drilling Service Ltd, we offer concrete floor sawing services. Our floor saw systems consist of a circular blade mounted on a powered spindle. Operatives control petrol, diesel or electric powered units from behind as they move along cut lines. We can accommodate depths of up to 1m.

Floor sawing is a simple process. Before cutting, the surface is clearly marked out, and all debris is removed. Diamond blades suited to floor sawing machines then make the cuts. As one of the UK’s leading contractors in this area, National Drilling Service Ltd has extensive experience undertaking both small and large-scale cutting projects.

The circular blades are aligned to the cutting surface. Water circulation cools the blade and reduces heat and dust during the process. This makes for cleaner, more precise cuts while keeping worksites tidy. Water also extends blade life, helping us to complete jobs efficiently. Floor sawing effectively cuts concrete slabs, pavements and suspended floors horizontally.

Advantages of using concrete floor sawing compared to other cutting methods:

Precision – Concrete floor saws can cut very accurately along marked lines, achieving straight cuts to within 1mm tolerance. This precision is important for flooring installations.
Dust/debris control – The water feed system keeps the cutting area clean by washing away concrete dust. This reduces clean-up time and prevents dust inhalation risks.
Speed – Once set up, concrete saws can cut quickly through materials like reinforced concrete which improves project efficiency.
Clean cuts – The water-cooled diamond blade provides a clean edge on cut floors with minimal micro-fractures which could weaken materials.
Controlled – The self-propelled concrete saws are easy to manoeuvre along marked lines and operate from behind safety guarding.
Low vibration – Vibrations transmitted to operators and the surrounding structure are less of an issue than with breakers.
Environmental benefits – By producing less vibration, dust and carbon emissions than alternatives, concrete sawing can be a greener cutting method.

So, in summary, precision, dust control, speed, safety and environmental factors make concrete sawing a favourable choice.

With its ability to cut through most materials, including reinforced concrete, with minimum debris and minor noise level; Diamond Core Drilling is a popular, low H.A.V.S level, choice.

Powered by electric, hydraulic or air, holes can be cut from 10mm to 1000mm to virtually unlimited depths which guarantees you solid versatility.

Concrete Floor Sawing FAQs

What is concrete floor sawing?

Concrete floor sawing utilises powerful cutting machines fitted with diamond-tipped blades to make accurate cuts in concrete flooring materials. The saws can be self-propelled and connected to electrical or petrol generators. Operators precisely cut lines marked out on floors. Water cools and clears the blade for clean, neat cuts. Electric floor sawing allows for precise segmentation of floors for tasks like installing new drainage, underfloor heating or expansion joints in large slabs. It produces minimum noise, vibration and dust compared to other cutting methods.

What size areas can be cut?

Our saws can manage everything from small household jobs to large commercial sites requiring cuts over 5000m2 - Blade sizes are chosen to suit each project.

How deep can cuts be made?

With the right saw setup, cuts over 1m deep can be achieved in concrete for projects like basement extensions or service trenching.

Is there much mess created?

No, our saws include water systems that control dust and particles for clean, tidy cuts. Clean up time can also be minimised by using a wet vac to clean up slurry.

Do you provide any other services?

In addition to concrete floor sawing, we also offer ground preparation services like breaking, coring, excavation and anchor installation if required.

How quickly can cuts be made?

Speed of cuts is mainly dependent on aggregate, strength of concrete and the reinforcement within the slab as well as the depth of the cuts.